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24Mar By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Jonathan: Rivers Emergency Rule Is Clear Abuse Of Power

Former President Goodluck Jonathan condemned the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, blaming it as a clear abuse of power by the executive, legislature, and judiciary. He made this assertion at the annual colloquium organised by the Haske Satumari Foundation in Abuja on Saturday. The former president said several people had contacted him for comments over the political crisis shortly after Mr Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich state and suspended the governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and state assembly members for six months. Mr Jonathan, who said it was unusual for former presidents to comment on the policies and actions of successors to avoid tension, however, likened the development to an Indian proverb and accused p...

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23Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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PCRI holds Maiden Matriculation, Convocation/Investiture of Fellowship Award Ceremony in Abuja

By NAN  The Psychotherapeutic and Counseling Research Institute (PCRI) in Nigeria, on Saturday, March 22, 2025 held it's Maiden Matriculation, Convocation and Investiture of Fellowship Award Ceremony at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Abuja, with the theme: "Mental Health and Psychosocial Support as a Security Strategy to Nation Building." Dr. Mohammed Audu, the Registrar/Secretary of the Institute, during the ceremony commended the graduating students for their resilience and commitment to the noble profession, while urging them to carry the torch of knowledge, compassion and advocacy for mental health awareness and psychotherapeutic excellence. Audu also, welcomed the matriculated students to a transformative journey, saying that the institution will chal...

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23Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Minister, VON DG, others advocate for child empowerment, gender equality

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer  The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaam Suleiman among other stakeholders have called on parents to empower their children and promote gender equality in the country. They made this call during a stage play entitled “People of the Sun”, performed by students of Beautiful Beginning Academy(BBA), Abuja, on Saturday.The play, based on a true-life story, highlights the struggle for identity, power, and survival while addressing the pressing issue of gender inequality. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the performance serves as a compelling narrative of resilience, justice, and the urgent need to combat gender-based discrimination. It presents men and women not just as equals but as essential forces shaping society and protecting the planet...

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22Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Trump revokes security clearance for Harris, Clinton and others

US President Donald Trump has revoked security clearances from his previously defeated Democratic election rivals, Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton, as well as a number of other top former officials. The move comes after Trump said in February he was revoking security clearance for his predecessor Joe Biden. He confirmed that move in the latest announcement, adding that he was also revoking the security clearance of "any other member" of the Biden family."I have determined that it is no longer in the national interest for the following individuals to access classified information," Trump's memorandum read.Former US presidents and top security officials usually keep their security clearance as a courtesy.Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former Republican lawmakers Liz Chene...

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22Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Emergency rule: PDP govs head for court

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum will be taking the Federal government to court over the proclamation of the state of emergency in Rivers State.President Tinubu had on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara; his deputy, Ngozi Odu; as well as members of the state House of Assembly for six months.The President then appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (retd.) as the Sole Administrator of the state.The President’s action has since been ratified by both the Senate and House of Representatives.But the PDP governors contended that the President’s actions were unconstitutional and threatened Nigeria’s democratic principles.Seeking legal intervention, the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, criticised the declaration of a state o...

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22Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NGO wants govts, stakeholders to address challenges facing women with disabilities

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Inclusive Skills Development Initiative (ISDI), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has called on governments at all levels and stakeholders to address the challenges facing women with disabilities in Nigeria.ISDI’s Executive Director, Angelina Ugben, made the call at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja.Ugben underscored the need for an enabling environment, particularly for economic activities involving women with disabilities.The conference had the theme, “Empowering Change: Unveiling the Findings and Breaking Barriers for Inclusive Trade,.It was organised by ISDI in collaboration with the Joint National Association of People with Disabilities (JONAPWD) and sponsored by the MacArthur Foundation.Ugben explained that the theme was centered on the find...

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21Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Arsenal handed Riccardo Calafiori injury concern

Arsenal push for trophy in this season takes a blow as Calafiori get injured in international duty with Italy and was forced off the field. The Arsenal defender was in Italy starting lineup for the UEFA Nations League quarter-final first leg that lost by a goal to two to the German Machines at the San Siro despite taking the lead through Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. To compound their misery, Italy were dealt an injury blow in stoppage time when Calafiori had to go off after slipping on the pitch in his attempt to change direction quickly. Calafiori, who was seen grabbing his knee, was treated on the pitch by Italy's medical staff, before he indicated that he was unable to see out the final moments of the contest "We still don't know if he's injured," Spalleti tol...

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20Mar By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Fubara: The End of Beginning

By Dr. Oni Gbolabo According to Winston Churchill, former Prime Minister of the UK during the WW2, after the Allied Forces had chased Hitler out of all occupied territories he said "this is the beginning of the end, and there shall be no end until the end of the beginning" Fubara began the beginning by signing a pact with a godfather, which is not known to Nigeria Constitution. It is their personal agreement nothing concerns the constitution with their agreement. In order for the Godfather to consolidate his grip on the state government he sponsored 27 Assembly members and they won and became loyal. Fubara too won and wanted to be governor as the law empowered him to be, but the Godfather brought his own law through his 27 loyal boys. Wike is not known to the state law so ...

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19Mar By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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PHRC MD Debunks Attack On Port Harcourt Refinery

Contrary to speculation, there was no attack on the Port Harcourt refinery early Wednesday morning, according to sources. Sharpedgenews.com gathered that the black smoke seen emanating from the facility was attributed to standard industrial operations, officials confirmed. Ibrahim Monday Onoja, Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company Limited (PHRC), informed NNPC Limited management that no violent incident occurred at the refinery, which recently resumed operations. The clarification comes amid concerns sparked by the visible smoke, which had fueled rumors of an attack.

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19Mar By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Tensions Rise In Ondo: Protesters Storm Governor’s Office Over Farmer Killings

Hundreds of protesters on Wednesday morning stormed the Alagbaka office of the Ondo State governor protesting over the killing of another five farmers by armed herdsmen. The farmers were said to be shot dead during the invasion of armed men at Aba Oyinbo in Akure North local government area of Ondo state. The protesters who blocked the road leading to the governor’s office threatened to shut out the state if the state government failed to address the insecurity in the state. They expressed displeasure and anger over the seemingly lackadaisical attitude of the governor, Aiyedatiwa to the incessant killing of farmers in the state by the armed herdsmen They stated that the state government has failed to address the incessant killings, kidnapping and other criminal activities, say...

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19Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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SENATE CONFIRMED NWAHUECHE AS SUBSTANTIAL CGC

By Marian Okpe- Abuja The Senate has on Wednesday confirmed CG Sylvester Ndidi Nwahueche as the substantial CG Nigerian Correctional Service. The confirmation was done after he able to convinced that Senate that he is capable of fitting in to the position. Expatiating the calculation, he said the development represents a 2.73 per cent increase or addition of 98 prisoners within six months. The Acting Controller-General of NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, gave the figure when he appeared for screening before the Senate Committee on Interior, chaired by Senator Adams Oshiomhole. National Assembly Reports reveal that NCoS also sought strategic collaboration with the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services; Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and Independent Corrupt Practices a...

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18Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Why I declared state of emergency in Rivers – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu, in a national broadcast on Tuesday, said he declared a statement of emergency in Rivers because he felt greatly disturbed by the political crisis in the state."Like many of you, I have watched with concern the development with the hope that the parties involved would allow good sense to prevail at the soonest, but all that hope burned out without any solution to the crisis."With the crisis persisting, there is no way democratic governance, which we have all fought and worked for over the years, can thrive in a way that will redound to the benefit of the good people of the state," he said.The President said the state had been at a standstill since the crisis started, with the good people of the state not being able to have access to the dividends of democracy.Accordi...

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18Mar By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Breaking News: Tinubu Declares State Of Emergency In Rivers

...Suspends Governor Fubara, House of Assembly Text of the Broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, declaring State of Emergency in Rivers state on Tuesday 18 March 2025 Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern the development with the hope that the parties involved would allow good sense to prevail at the soonest, but all that hope burned out without any solution to the crisis. With the crisis persisting, there is no way democratic governance, which we have all fought and worked for over the years, can thrive in a way that will redound to the benefit of the good people of the state. The state has been at a standstill...

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18Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigeria seeks regional collaboration on migration governance

By Jacinta Nwachukwu Nigeria has advocated for regional collaboration and coherent policy to enhance migration governance and sustainable solutions. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria is the Chair of the Rabat Process, a key Euro-African dialogue on migration and development. The Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja. Ahmed disclosed this at the virtual meeting of the Steering Committee of the Rabat Process. He said that Nigeria would strengthen migration governance and ensure that migration contributes positively to national and regional development. “The country’s leadership aims to enhance cooperation between African and Europea...

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17Mar By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Nigerians Are Frustrated’ — TUC Backs NYSC Member ‘Threatened’ For Criticising Tinubu

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has backed Ushie Uguamaye aka Raye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, who claimed to have received threats for criticising President Bola Tinubu. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Festus Osifo, TUC president, said Raye spoke out of frustration. He also advised citizens not to go overboard with their criticisms. Government has to develop the resilience to understand that people are frustrated, hungry and tired. So, if they decide to vent, I strongly believe that the government should not personalise it and go after such individuals,” he said. Imagine a young lady carrying out her NYSC function, what does she really have to do to bring down the government? So, it is about personal frustration that she has air...

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17Mar By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Day Top Political, Islamic Leaders Converged At Watershed Ibadan For Oyedele Hakeem Alao’s Ramadan Lecture

In a display of unity and religious harmony, prominent Nigerians gathered at the Watershed Event Centre in Ibadan for the Ramadan lecture hosted by Engineer Oyedele Hakeem Alao, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State. The event, which took place on March 15, 2025, was chaired by Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, and featured a distinguished lineup of guests, including the Alajia of Ajia, Oba Nureni Adegbenro; Senator Yunus Akintunde, represented by Hon. Abiodun Adeyemi; Alhaji Olaide Abass, the state Chairman of APC; and Prof. K. K. Oloso. The event featured a lecture by a renowned Islamic cleric, Shaykh Sulaimon Amubieya, the Mudeer Daarul Hadith Ibadan. In his lecture, titled "Mirror of Life & The Aftermath," he emphasized...

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17Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Engr. Christian Ijeh Commends NDDC Chairman, Advocates for IT Development in Niger Delta

By NAN Agbor, Nigeria – Engr. Christian Ijeh, a Poland-based cybersecurity expert, has expressed his deep appreciation for the outstanding leadership of Barrister Chiedu Ebie, the Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). He commended Barr. Ebie for his visionary leadership, particularly in driving rapid development in Ika South Local Government Area. In his statement, Engr. Ijeh emphasized the importance of Information Technology (IT) in tackling youth unemployment in the region.  He urged Barr. Ebie to leverage his position to initiate and facilitate IT training programs across the Niger Delta, highlighting that such initiatives would create numerous employment opportunities for young people and equip them with essential digital skills. "A univ...

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15Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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SENATE PASSED EARLY VOTING BILL TO ENHANCED THE NATION’S ELECTORAL PROCESS

By Comrade Ayoola The Nigeri Senate has passed the early voting bill to enhanced the Nation'' electoral process. The Bill sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar'adu, representing Katsina Central Senatorial District, chairman Senate Committee on Army. The Bill passed through second reading on 13'th March 2026.' And was a significant step towards enhancing the country's electoral process. the bill aims to address the continuous disenfranchisement of eligible voters who are unable to cast their ballots on Election Day due to their duties and others deemed eligible by the Commission to vote as early voters The bill's passage is a response to the alarming number of disenfranchised voters in the 2023 General Elections, which included: Over 1 million Ad-hoc Staff 310,973 police pe...

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15Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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UNAA Call For National Assembly to Fulfill Promises to Women

The United Nations Association of Africa (UNAA) has expressed its full support for the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and call the National Assembly to accelerate efforts toward fulfilling promises made to women. Speaking on the sidelines of the Nigerian Senate’s event marking the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, the President General of UNAA; Chief Amb Sir. Sylvester Okafor, who was represented by Amb Lizzy Oziri, emphasized the need for greater inclusion of women in governance and policy-making. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that The event, Themed “Accelerate Action – Economic and Political Inclusion: Walk the Talk,” served as a platform for advocates to push for gender equality and legislative action. "We are calling on the President of the Senate t...

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14Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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HEALTH MINISTER PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO JOHESU NATIONAL SECRETARIAT 

By Gami Tadanyigbe  The Hon. Minister of Health for State, Dr. Izeak Adekunkle Salako, has paid a courtesy visit to the National Secretariat of the Joint Health Sector Union and Assembly of Health Care Professionals to help improve healthcare services in the country. The Minister, who was received by the JOHESU Chairman at the National Secretariat in Abuja, called for regular consultations with JOHESU to help address numerous challenges faced by the Union. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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